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Canada Doubles Ukraine Military Aid to $750 Million

Canada announced a doubling of its military aid to Ukraine to $750 million as well as fresh sanctions against Russian officials.

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USAF Taps SimX for Virtual Reality Medical Simulation Training

The US Air Force awarded medical SimX a contract to produce an enhanced virtual reality medical simulation training program.

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Czech Republic Flies Upgraded Albatros Aircraft to Nigeria

Czech-based company Aero Vodochody has delivered three L-39ZA Albatros aircraft after a two-year overhaul to Kano, Nigeria.

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Coming Months ‘Will Be Difficult’ for Ukraine: NATO Chief

Ukraine faces difficult months ahead and Russia's military capability should not be underestimated, NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg said.

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MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drone Demonstrates Multi-Orbit Satellite Communication

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has demonstrated a multi-orbit satellite communications capability using an MQ-9B SkyGuardian.

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Norway Boosts Ukraine Aid With Additional $150M Pledge

Norway pledged $150 million in additional aid to Ukraine, further bolstering the country’s armed forces nine months into Russia’s invasion.

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Belarus Under Russian ‘Military Occupation:’ Opposition Leader

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya said her country was under de facto "military occupation" by Russia.

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UK Super Hercules Conducts First Air-Landed Arming and Refueling With Merlin Choppers

The UK Royal Marines and Royal Air Force have achieved a joint air-landed arming and refueling point milestone at Yeovil, Somerset.

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China Unveils New Laser-Based Anti-Drone System

China has unveiled a new laser-based air defense system designed to take out small, low-altitude enemy drones.

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Israel Seeking Longer-Range, Stealthy Armed Drones

The Israeli government is asking local defense manufacturers to develop longer-range, more stealthy armed drones for use against Iran.

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